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What started with books likeTwilightand50 Shades of Greyis now becoming a huge phenomenon with more romantasy books joining the ranks of the greatest stories.Fourth Wingand theACOTARseries are bringing in the heat with interesting characters and intriguing fantasy plot points.
However, a new layer of meaning now looms over the genre and its implications for young readers. Many people are debating how young girls reading such stories are somehow having the same impact on them as men experienced when they discovered p*rnography.
Impact ofTwilightand50 Shades of Greyon young adults
Just when youngsters are stepping into the often messy and misunderstood world of adulthood, they are overwhelmed with diverse content that can pull them in different directions. From books and movies likeTwilightand50 Shades of Greyto more mature content in p*rnography, teenagers often find themselves confused about themes like relationships and consent.
Such content doesn’t help either as it plants a very different notion in the kids’ brains. From Anastasia’s relationship with Christian Grey to the age gap betweenBella and EdwardinTwilight, the stories are surely works of art but the way they affect young people needs to be put under a microscope.
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These movies and books often ignite discussions about idealized romance,unrealistic expectations of relationships, and potentially unhealthy portrayals of power dynamics. At the tender age of 12 and above, teenagers need to be immersed in s*x education first so that basic concepts of their body and consent get cleared up first. By rushing into consuming such content, they are bound to get abnormal ideas about relationships and intimacy.
The depiction of submissive female characters and dominant male figures is especially concerning when consumed by young readers who might not fully understand the nuances of consent and healthy relationships; with some concerns raised about the potential to influence their views on intimacy and partner dynamics.
Is watching p*rn the same as reading romance novels?
There has always been an undeniable correlation between pop culture and reality. Any work of art, whether it’s books, movies, shows, or even trends that make it big in the world, has the power to influence the lives of real people and even mold relationships. With romantasy the new top genre for youngsters out there, the convergence of romance and fantasy has taken over the reader community.
Consequently, an age-olddebatehas now taken a new meaning as the booktok craze increases to higher levels every day. Some people are comparing girls’ obsession with romance-fantasy novels with how boys used to obsess over p*rn. Both industries come into the picture as youngsters turn 12 with subtle marketing techniques and seed different ideas of love and intimacy in their developing brains.
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Research indicates that men who often watch p*rn, find their relationships negatively influenced by the same. They cannot bridge the gap between fact and fiction, feeling disappointed when the reality is not as they imagined it would be. Now, the prevalent belief is that young girls would also find themselves in a similar situation given the themes portrayed in the romantasy novels.
The stories will also impact how women view sxual exploration and the power dynamics of their future relationships. The day is not far when the impact of these books will measure up to the research done on men who view prn regularly.
Vidhi Narula
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With over 4 years of content writing experience, Vidhi is adept at creating articles in entertainment, lifestyle, finance, travel, and culinary spaces. She has a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication that helped her understand the intricacies of news writing and reporting. Vidhi’s work has been published on numerous platforms from Collider and The Cinemaholics to The Statesman and Nomadic Road.
